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Washington Capitals’ Dylan McIlrath, Montreal Canadiens’ Arber Xhekaj, Teams Fined For Unsportsmanlike Conduct During Pregame Skate Before Game 4

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The NHL announced on Monday that Washington Capitals defenseman Dylan McIlrath ($2018.23), Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj ($3385.42), and the two teams ($25,000 each) were all fined for unsportsmanlike conduct that went down in the pregame skate prior to Game 4 of the Eastern Conference First Round series on Sunday at Bell Centre. The #NHL … Read more

Ryan Reaves on Arber Xhekaj turning down his invitation to fight: ‘It’s a tough look’

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Ryan Reaves on Arber Xhekaj turning down his invitation to fight: ‘It’s a tough look’

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves spoke out on Montreal Canadiens defenceman Arber Xhekaj’s decision to decline the invitation for a fight during Saturday’s game. Late in the first period, the Canadiens were up 3-0 and Reaves was looking to give the Leafs a spark by going after Xhekaj. Xhekaj opted to point to the … Read more